Vila Rova

Rating: 14
Author: Gault&Millau

Ulica Rova 28, 51511 Malinska, Island of Krk, Croatia

14/20
Chef's Restaurant

5 PHOTOS

Chef: Marin Pleše
Cooking: Local | Modern | Signature cuisine
Services: Accomodation

Gault&Millau's review 2026

Located within a family hotel by the sea, discreetly sheltered by beautiful horticulture and olive groves, the Vila Rova restaurant is a place to relax especially for hotel guests. They have private parking and an a la carte menu at their disposal, unlike external guests, who are left with the nearby public parking lot, and the choice of an exclusively tasting menu. The longer “The Bridge” or the shorter one, “The island ”. Local environment determines the choice of ingredients, which chef Marin Pleše creatively presents, conveying to guests the culinary identity of Krk. The emphasis is on the micro-location: using purslane and other fresh herbs from his own garden, excellent family olive oil or dried black mushroom powder from the nearby Dubašljanska forest. The trademark is a delicious acorn brioche with the addition of honey and sea salt, followed by various types of bread. It is excellent, except for the part that dominates the menu through most of the courses, and even the desert is in the form of focaccia ice cream. Marinated mussels in a cold zucchini soup with motar, pine nuts and gel from indigenous Žlahtina creates a special impression. The wine list is also competent with an emphasis on local and Croatian labels, and selection from the most famous wine regions in the world. Among the main advantages of Vila Rova is the extremely friendly and professional treatment of guests, at the level of the entire facility, from table reservations and reception to the restaurant.